The popular Willamette River access point was closed July 29 for a much-needed upgrade.

The work was completed a week before the annual Oct. 31 deadline for in-water construction.

There will be a formal ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the re-opening. The ramp is at 1701 Clackamette Drive.

It took Oregon City more than three years to secure permits from Army Corps of Engineers and other public agencies. Construction was further delayed two weeks in July due to unusually high water in the Willamette.

Most
of the money for the project comes from the Oregon State Marine Board
and federal Sport Fish Restoration funds. Oregon City will pay 20
percent of cost.